Senior Associate - Banking, Future Energy

We are recruiting for a Senior Associate to join our Banking, Future Energy team in Bristol or London, on a full-time, flexible working basis.

The team advises on all aspects of clean energy finance transactions, from construction and/or operational project financing, development financing and acquisition facilities to mezzanine holdco financings and across all renewables and renewables-adjacent technologies. The team comprises four Partners, a Managing Associate, four Associates and a Trainee and forms an integral part of the wider Future Energy sector group.

Your Role

The role will involve advising on a wide range of clean energy financings such as:

• Taking the lead on drafting and negotiating LMA facility agreements adapted with typical project finance provisions
• Drafting and negotiating associated security, intercreditor documentation and hedging agreements
• Supervision of Associates and Trainees in connection with the above
• Negotiating typical project finance ancillary finance documents such as equity support undertakings, direct agreements and collateral warranties
• Drafting of amendments, waivers and consents to existing transactions and supervision of Associates in respect of the same
• Supervision of Associates in the delivery of conditions precedent, management of financial close processes and general project management
• Managing the due diligence output prepared in connection with project finance transactions, liaising with the due diligence teams and implementing solutions to issues raised in the due diligence process in the finance documents and transaction structures
• Contribution to the team's knowledge sharing and precedent development and maintenance
• Support on business development activities such as the provision of client training and preparation of client know-how materials

Your Skills and Experience

• A Qualified Solicitor 4-7 years’ PQE with genuine experience, enthusiasm and market knowledge in project finance and the energy sector
• Excellent drafting skills, with the confidence to lead on and supervise the drafting and negotiation of key finance documents
• Motivated, intellectually curious and keen to continue to develop a long‑term practice in the energy sector
• A forward thinker, with excellent analytical, communication and organisational skills, you will be self-motivated with the ability to manage workloads and deadlines
• Commercially aware with some exposure to business development and the ability to maintain and nurture strong client relationships
• A collaborative approach to work with an ambition to assist in the development of junior team members

Your Team

We advise a broad range of sponsor and lender clients with recent transactions completed acting for Eiffel Investments, Rabobank, Bayerische Landesbank, Nord LB, Lombard, Field Energy, ILOS, Capital Dynamics, AGR Renewables and Thrive Renewables, amongst others.

We are supported by a first-class clean energy specialist due diligence team who advise on all aspects of the lifecycle of clean energy projects and enjoy close collaboration with our colleagues across the construction, real estate, commercial and regulatory practice areas.

What we can offer:

Market‑leading energy work
We advise on some of the most complex and high‑profile matters in the UK energy sector, including first‑of‑a‑kind projects and within evolving regulatory frameworks.

A unique Future Energy group
Of 180+ lawyers, working across a range of legal disciplines, who specialise in future energy and green infrastructure transactions in England & Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.

Career progression
Support to develop your career and practice with a genuine opportunity for career progression within the team.

Collaborative, supportive culture
A collegiate and inclusive team environment, with close working relationships across the wider firm, including corporate, project finance, real estate, planning and construction teams.

Structured development and progression
Access to high‑quality training, knowledge‑sharing and mentoring, alongside clear pathways for progression and skills development within the Future Energy group.

A purpose‑driven practice
The chance to work on projects that support the energy transition, decarbonisation and the development of sustainable infrastructure, advising clients at the forefront of change in the sector.

Flexible and modern working
TLT’s fully flexible working approach is designed to support junior lawyers to thrive — combining meaningful responsibility, strong supervision and training with the flexibility to work in a way that is sustainable over the long term.

About TLT

Fast paced, fast growing and forward thinking, TLT is the law firm that helps clients stay one step ahead, and we do the same for our people.

With local, national and international reach, we have over 1,800 people in offices across the UK and a network of partner firms across Europe, India and the US. Over the last few years TLT’s successful growth, delivery of high-quality work and support for colleagues has been consistently recognised by The Times and at the Legal Business, The Lawyer and British Legal Awards.

Our ambition is to create opportunities for what comes next for our clients, recognised as their 1st tier adviser and being valued for our values. We do this in our unique way by creating social value and a dynamic environment where our people are curious, creative and ambitious for their success.

In our open and collaborative culture, we encourage everyone to be their whole self, to have a voice and to contribute to the success of TLT.

Our Benefits

We value our employees highly and we want you to feel valued. You’ll receive a competitive salary with an annual pay review. You will also have access to an extensive range of benefits via our flexible benefits scheme including 25 days holiday (which will increase to 30 days based upon length of service) and private medical insurance.

At TLT we have a progressive fully flexible working approach. We empower our people to work in a place and at a time that meets their needs, those of their clients and of the wider team and firm. Part of this agile approach is a focus on hybrid working and supporting the work/life balance of our people. We’re happy to talk about how flexible working can work for you and this role.